Poor Lock Operation in Hot Weather
As this hot weather continues have you noticed any problems while trying to lock/operate your uPVC doors?
- Is the the handle becoming stiffer to lift?
- Is the top outside edge now clipping the frame when it never used to?
- Does your door become difficult to lock in the full midday heat then becomes easier again in the cooler hours of the evening?
Lots of these faults and similar are caused by the door dropping or the plastic expanding in the heat of direct sunlight.
These issues are usually very easy and cost effective to fix if caught early enough.
However, if you’re not sure how to adjust the door properly it may be best left to a professional.
If done incorrectly it could make the door much worse possibly even causing a mechanical failure. For instance if the handle becomes very hard to lift all that pressure usually gets displaced onto the gearbox, which is the drive mechanism and with lots of moving parts and gearing this will most likely break.
At ProSecure Locksmiths if your door has dropped we are able to adjust it back to perfect working order for minimal cost as no new parts are necessary.
Even if you have faulty or broken parts we can replace the problem part, no need for the huge expense of a new door!
We also offer all security upgrades for uPVC doors, from top of the range British Standard, 3 star cylinders to internal key lockable security devices for peace of mind.
Door looking a bit old and tired?
Just the addition of new door furniture can make it look brand new again!
We stock all colours and finishes.
